Course Overview

A comprehensive course designed to teach you the essential skills of reconnaissance and information gathering in ethical hacking. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cybersecurity professional, this course will help you uncover the secrets of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and prepare you to gather valuable information ethically and legally. 

In this course, you will start by understanding the basics of reconnaissance, including the difference between passive and active techniques. You will learn how to set up your own lab environment for practicing the skills taught in the lectures. As you progress, you’ll dive deep into various practical methods to gather critical information about individuals, phone numbers, emails, domains, and web applications. We’ll explore powerful tools like PhoneInfoga, Google Dorks, and Breacher, which are widely used by ethical hackers. You’ll also discover how to analyze metadata to uncover hidden details in files and documents. Each lecture combines theoretical explanations with hands-on demonstrations, ensuring that you can follow along and practice effectively. 

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills to gather information that can help strengthen security defenses, identify vulnerabilities, and support ethical hacking efforts. This course is ideal for anyone passionate about cybersecurity, from beginners to professionals looking to enhance their OSINT skills. 

What You Will Learn

  • Master the key concepts of reconnaissance and OSINT in ethical hacking.
  • Learn practical techniques to gather information about domains
  • emails
  • and phone numbers.
  • Discover how to analyze metadata and uncover hidden details from files.
  • Gain expertise in tools like PhoneInfoga
  • Google Dorks
  • and Breacher for effective reconnaissance.

Program Curriculum

  • What is Reconnaissance?
  • Passive vs. Active Recon
  • Setting Up Labs
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Types of Information You Can Gather
  • Manual OSINT Techniques
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Investigating Phone Numbers
  • Gathering People-related Information
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Google Account Intelligence
  • Identifying Breached Accounts
  • Metadata Analysis
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Domain Information Gathering
  • Analyzing Web Technologies
  • Breacher: Finding Admin Panels
  • Subdomain Enumeration
  • Chapter 5 Quiz
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Instructor

Twinkle Sharma

Twinkle Sharma is an Ethical Hacker with over 7 years of experience in cybersecurity. Throughout his career, he has held various roles where he has excelled in uncovering vulnerabilities and strengthening web application security. His journey includes winning multiple hackathons, which have further refined his skills and deepened his understanding of cybersecurity challenges.

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